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Development Services - Planning For Residents

You may only subdivide if you can create conforming lots that meet all Village Codes, including lot area, width, depth and setbacks. You can find the required size in the Land Development Code under your zoning district. Land Development Code-District Regulations

Conservation or Tree Easement - Trees in conservation easements or tree preservation easements cannot be removed, even if dead, without a tree removal permit.

Parkway Tree - The Public Works Department removes dead trees from the parkways. These trees are not replaced. If your tree is dead or diseased, please call the Public Works Department at (708) 403-6350 or email. Trees in parkways cannot be removed by property owners without a tree removal permit.

Tree in yard - You only need a tree removal permit for a tree in your yard if that tree is over 24" caliper, measured 4' off the ground. A tree that is 24" in caliper is essentially 6' around in circumference. Simply use a construction tape measure and wrap it around the trunk of the tree 4' off the ground to see if you need a permit or not. Tree Removal Permit

It depends on the size of your backyard and your lot coverage. All pools must meet minimum setback and lot coverage requirements. Additionally, pools must be surrounded by a fence and require a permit. In-ground Pool Permits

With water becoming a precious resource, it seems that watering bans and regulations will occur more frequently. You can either use an alternate source of water for your lawn or utilize plants that can better handle dry conditions. Rain Barrels and Detention Ponds

In order to access Village utilities, an unincorporated parcel must be annexed. Annexation is a public hearing process and is only eligible for properties that are contiguous on one side to Village property. Additionally, the property owner is solely responsible for all required utility connections, extensions and road improvements for the land. Village policy currently does not support annexation of individual single-family lots.

If you live next to open space, the protected area, whether it be a park, detention pond or natural area, provides a great benefit to the value and enjoyment of your home.

Management of natural areas and pond edges may include regular burning or other such activities. It is important to restrict all yard work and accessory structures within your property lines and to avoid unauthorized private use of public land.

In some parts of the Village, residents have built structures, planted gardens, mowed or impacted the public land in other ways. The Village conducts inspections of the open spaces to ensure that no property owner is extending their yard into open space areas.

Conservation Easements are recorded legal agreements that are typically used to protect open spaces with significant physical characteristics. These easements play a vital role in safeguarding native wildlife species and mature vegetation throughout the Village and State. In Orland Park, Conservation Easements are typically set up as part of a new subdivision in order to preserve existing trees, protect sensitive ecosystems like wetlands, or provide a buffer from adjacent existing development.

As a landowner, it is your responsibility to ensure that the easement is maintained in its natural state. Vegetation removal, tree removal, and encroachment of decks or patios can all be considered violations of the conservation easement. Any proposed change to the conservation easement must be approved by the Village and must enhance its natural value or be a safety/health issue. The Conservation Easement language allows for access to the area by Village officials and the Village conducts periodic inspections of the easements.